2027届高考英语一轮复习之阅读理解（记叙文）10篇（天津专用）

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2027届高考英语一轮复习（天津专用） 阅读理解记叙文10篇 序号 核心内容总结 1 作者家中淋浴水龙头漏水，起初不以为意，自行维修弄坏零件陷入断水困境；在商店偶遇陌生人，选择信任对方，对方低价修好水龙头 2 一位艺术家从小喜爱蜘蛛网，成年后观察蜘蛛织网，从群居蜘蛛的飞行方式获得灵感进行艺术创作，计划到国际空间站开展无重力蜘蛛实验 3 王鹏的传统餐馆生意惨淡，发现顾客都跑去了永辉的瘦身餐馆；查阅资料后发现两家餐馆饮食都较为极端，随后准备调整经营策略，两家餐馆开启竞争 4 约翰・托德从小观察自然水体自我净化，受此启发研发生态机器，利用动植物构建生态系统净化污水，并在世界各地落地使用 5 身为母亲的作者等待孩子的道歉；两个儿子离家独立生活后，在体验成人生活的艰辛时慢慢理解母亲往日付出，让作者收获迟来的慰藉 6 雪莉安出身贫困暴力社区，被教练发掘潜能，刻苦训练，克服重重困难夺得奥运短跑冠军，成功之后反哺家乡，激励故土民众 7 父子爬山赛跑，男孩 Eton 鞋中进入石子却执意先冲向山顶，拖延处理伤口最终脚部受伤；父亲借此教导他及时解决小问题 8 Arguster 在贫困农场家庭长大，父亲用一件件生活小事教会他理财、体谅他人、宽厚待人的处世道理 9 身患脑瘫的 Michael 热爱赛跑，偶遇 Max 后二人结为搭档，携手征战六大马拉松赛事，互相扶持、彼此鼓舞 10 作者成为空巢家长，成年儿子假期回家后双方因生活习惯爆发矛盾；经大儿子点拨，作者转变教育方式，学会对长大的孩子适时放手 Passage 1 I suppose that when a homeowner such as myself finds a shower faucet leaking, how quickly you take action is quite telling. I have a neighbor who would pounce upon this for an immediate fix. I, on the other hand, wouldn’t say the drip is soothing, but it costs hardly anything and I could live with it for a while. As luck would have it, this drip didn’t fix itself; it intensified (加剧). I got advice from YouTube. I shut off the water at home as instructed and learned I needed to replace a cartridge (阀芯). To access this, I had to remove two parts. The first was easy, but for the second, the tool borrowed from neighbors didn’t work. I went to my local Big Box store and bought a better tool. The reminder of “righty tighty, lefty loosey” didn’t feel right, and I snapped off No. 2! Now, turning on the water would mean a cascade (小瀑布) of water into the dining room. I called an emergency plumbing repair and the earliest they could come by was the following afternoon — that would be 20 hours without running water. I envisioned a $1,500 repair bill. I went back to the Big Box store with my cartridge and replaced it. The store was almost empty, just me, the associate and another customer. As the employee was searching for a part, I turned to this fellow and explained my mess. He shared how to fix it and even offered to do the repair. Should I trust this man whom I met five minutes ago? Was this a man of honesty and integrity? He gave me an estimate of $450 total cost. I was intrigued and just a little bit frightened. Within half an hour we were at my home and this stranger cut drywall, cut and replaced 2X4 beams (梁), mounted a new shower faucet, soldered (焊接) copper, patched holes, advised and checked. We turned the water back on, no leak. I was relieved when he honored his earlier cost estimate. I thanked him profusely and he was on his way. I’m sure a lot of people would not have been as trusting as I was. Perhaps timing is everything. My drip-drip turned into a win-win for both of us. 1．How did the author initially react to the leak? A．He sought immediate professional help. B．He accepted it as a mere minor issue. C．He consulted neighbors for solutions. D．He researched repair costs online. 2．What problem did the author encounter during his DIY repair? A．He broke a crucial part. B．He couldn’t shut off the water. C．He lacked necessary tools. D．He couldn’t afford replacement parts. 3．When meeting the stranger at the store, the author’s psychological state was most prominently characterized by ________. A．pure skepticism about the stranger’s professional competence B．a weighing of cost versus risk in a desperate situation C．moral doubt and instinctive wariness of unknown motives D．deep self-doubt arising from his previous failure 4．The author’s mention of his neighbor’s immediate reaction primarily serves to ________. A．criticize his neighbor’s impulsiveness, thus highlighting his own rationality B．provide context for his own subsequent choices through character contrast C．emphasize the importance of community help in solving household issues D．illustrate how different life philosophies affect problem-solving approaches 5．Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the passage? A．The risks of DIY repair far outweigh its apparent cost savings. B．The value of professional skill is irreplaceable in emergencies. C．When facing a household crisis, acting quickly is wiser than waiting patiently. D．A chance human encounter and trust can lead to unexpectedly positive outcomes. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文讲述作者对淋浴水龙头漏水最初不以为意，后来情况加剧，自行维修时不慎损坏零件陷入困境，最终在商店偶遇陌生人主动帮忙，作者在犹豫中选择信任对方，最终以合理的价格顺利解决问题，收获了双赢结果。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“I, on the other hand, wouldn’t say the drip is soothing, but it costs hardly anything and I could live with it for a while. (另一方面，我倒不会说滴水声很舒缓，但是它几乎不会造成什么损失，而且我可以再忍受一段时间)”可知，作者认为漏水只是没什么影响的小问题，可以暂时忍受。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“The reminder of “righty tighty, lefty loosey” didn’t feel right, and I snapped off No. 2! Now, turning on the water would mean a cascade (小瀑布) of water into the dining room. (“右紧左松”的提醒我感觉不对，结果我弄断了第二个零件！现在，打开水意味着一股小瀑布般的水会流入餐厅)”可知，作者DIY维修过程中弄断了一个关键零件，导致问题变得更严重。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“Should I trust this man whom I met five minutes ago? Was this a man of honesty and integrity? He gave me an estimate of $450 total cost. I was intrigued and just a little bit frightened.(我应该信任这个五分钟前才认识的人吗？他是一个诚实正直的人吗？他给出的总费用预估是450美元。我很感兴趣，也有一点害怕)”可推知，作者遇到主动提出帮忙的陌生人时，内心充满疑问和害怕，说明作者对陌生人的动机抱有道德层面的疑虑和本能的戒备。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段“I suppose that when a homeowner such as myself finds a shower faucet leaking, how quickly you take action is quite telling. I have a neighbor who would pounce upon this for an immediate fix. I, on the other hand, wouldn’t say the drip is soothing, but it costs hardly anything and I could live with it for a while.(我想，当像我这样的房主发现淋浴水龙头漏水时，采取行动的速度有多快很说明问题。我有个邻居碰到这种情况会立刻动手修好它。相反我倒不会说滴水声很悦耳，是它几乎不会造成什么损失，而且我可以再忍受一段时间)”可知，作者通过对比邻居和自己对漏水的不同反应，形成性格和选择的反差，为作者后续拖延维修最终导致问题恶化、陷入困境的一系列选择提供背景铺垫。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文，结合最后一段“I’m sure a lot of people would not have been as trusting as I was. Perhaps timing is everything. My drip-drip turned into a win-win for both of us.(我确信很多人都不会像我这样信任陌生人。也许时机就是一切。我的滴水问题最终变成了我们两个人的双赢)”可知，本文主要讲述了作者因拖延维修漏水水龙头陷入困境，在商店偶遇主动提出帮忙的陌生人，作者选择信任对方后以合理的价格顺利解决问题，收获了意外的好结果，这体现了一次偶然的相遇和信任可以带来意想不到的积极结果。 Passage 2 A lot of people are scared of spiders (蜘蛛) and consider their webs to be dirt. But, growing up in Argentina and Italy, I remember seeing webs in the corners of my house, and thinking they were gorgeous. Today I create works of art using these beautiful structures. In my studio, I have a collection of spider webs and hundreds of different spiders. I spend a lot of time experimenting with them. I put a spider in a box and observe how it goes about constructing its web. I sometimes turn the box on its side to see how the spider reacts. Sometimes I put another spider in the box to see how it works with the structure the last one left in place. It may ignore that web and start again from scratch (从头开始) or begin adding to it. I worked on digitizing webs. Though I see myself as an artist, I actually trained as an architect and the idea is to compare the properties of spiders’ webs with architectural structures to see if there are any similarities. Of the thousands of species around the world, the one that interests me the most is the Stegodyphus dumicola. In groups, they make thousands of single threads, which are then entangled (缠) into a giant web that can lift the spiders straight up and transport them away. It is known as “ballooning”. During the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris, for example, I exhibited the vast “aerocene” globes based on it. They aren’t sculptures but rather air-filled bubbles (气泡) that might one day float around the world, powered only by wind and the heat of the sun. I use them to challenge popular ideas about energy use and transportation. My ambition is to take my work with spiders to the International Space Station, to conduct live experiments to see how they might behave and how they would build webs in a new environment without gravity. I am speaking to NASA about it. I hope to turn them into spidernauts. 1．What does the underlined word “gorgeous” in paragraph 1 probably mean? A．Complex. B．Beautiful. C．Annoying. D．Strange. 2．What is Para. 2 mainly about? A．How the author produced digitized webs. B．How the author collected different spiders. C．How the author observed spiders constructing webs. D．How the author developed an interest in spiders’ webs. 3．What can be inferred from the passage? A．The author doesn’t have many spiders to experiment with. B．Spiders often show no interest in the web left by other ones. C．There are no similarities between the properties of spiders’ webs and architectural structures. D．The author’s research interest has a lot to do with his life experience. 4．What can we learn about vast “aerocene” globes in Para. 4? A．They take inspiration from a type of spider’s web. B．They are already powered by wind and the heat of the sun. C．They can float around the world freely now. D．They support popular ideas about energy use. 5．What is the author’s great goal? A．Becoming an astronaut. B．Experimenting with spiders in space. C．Coming up with smart strategies against climate change. D．Challenging popular ideas about energy use. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了一位艺术家童年时对蜘蛛网产生美感认知，长大后以蜘蛛网为灵感进行艺术创作，通过观察蜘蛛织网、将其特性与建筑结构比较、创作基于蜘蛛网特性的气球装置，并期望将蜘蛛实验带入国际空间站的历程。 1．词句猜测题。根据第一段画线词“gorgeous”之前的“A lot of people are scared of spiders (蜘蛛) and consider their webs to be dirt. But, growing up in Argentina and Italy, I remember seeing webs in the corners of my house(很多人害怕蜘蛛，还把蜘蛛网当成脏物。但我在阿根廷和意大利长大，记得曾在自家屋子的角落里看到过蜘蛛网)”以及其后的句子“Today I create works of art using these beautiful structures.(今天我利用这些精美的结构进行艺术创作。)”可知，别人觉得蛛网肮脏，而作者持相反态度，可推断gorgeous含有“美丽的”之意，与beautiful是近义词。 2．主旨大意题。第二段主旨句为“I spend a lot of time experimenting with them.(我花很多时间用蜘蛛做实验。)”，结合其后的具体做法“I put a spider in a box and observe how it goes about constructing its web. I sometimes turn the box on its side to see how the spider reacts. Sometimes I put another spider in the box to see how it works with the structure the last one left in place.(我把蜘蛛放进盒子里，观察它如何织网。我有时把盒子侧过来，观察蜘蛛的反应。有时我会放入另一只蜘蛛，看它如何处理前一只蜘蛛留下的蛛网。)”可知，该段旨在介绍作者如何在工作室中观察蜘蛛织网的过程。 3．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“But, growing up in Argentina and Italy, I remember seeing webs in the corners of my house, and thinking they were gorgeous. Today I create works of art using these beautiful structures.(我在阿根廷和意大利长大，小时候看到家中角落的蛛网，觉得它们很美。如今我利用这些美妙的蛛网结构进行艺术创作。)”可知，作者童年时期在阿根廷和意大利生活时对蜘蛛网产生了美感认知，这种早期经历与他如今以蜘蛛网为主题的艺术研究密切相关，由此推断作者的研究兴趣深受人生经历影响。 4．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Of the thousands of species around the world, the one that interests me the most is the Stegodyphus dumicola. In groups, they make thousands of single threads, which are then entangled (缠) into a giant web that can lift the spiders straight up and transport them away. It is known as “ballooning”. During the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris, for example, I exhibited the vast “aerocene” globes based on it.(在全世界数千种蜘蛛里，最让我感兴趣的是群居穹蛛。它们成群结队吐出成千上万根细丝，这些细丝缠绕在一起形成一张巨大的网，能将蜘蛛直直托起、带往别处。这种方式被称作“气球飞行”。举个例子，在巴黎联合国气候变化大会期间，我展出了以此为原型打造的巨型“大气纪元”球体装置。)”可知，该巨型球体装置的创作灵感来源于群居蜘蛛依靠蛛丝乘风飞行的特性。 5．细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“My ambition is to take my work with spiders to the International Space Station, to conduct live experiments to see how they might behave and how they would build webs in a new environment without gravity.(我的志向是把我对蜘蛛的研究带到国际空间站，开展活体实验，观察它们在无重力的全新环境中会有怎样的行为，以及会如何结网。)”可知，作者的宏伟志向是前往国际空间站开展无重力环境下的蜘蛛活体实验。 Passage 3 Wang Peng sat in his empty restaurant feeling very frustrated. It had been a very strange morning. Usually he got up early and prepared his menu of barbecued mutton kebabs (烤羊肉串), roast pork, stir-fried vegetables and fried rice. Then by lunchtime they would all be sold. By now his restaurant ought to be full of people. But not today! Why was that? What could have happened? He thought of his mutton, beef and bacon cooked in the hottest, finest oil. His cola was sugary and cold, and his ice cream was made of milk, cream and delicious fruit. “Nothing could be better,” he thought. Suddenly he saw his friend Li Chang hurrying by. “Hello, Lao Li,” he called. “Your usual?” But Li Chang seemed not to hear. What was the matter? Something terrible must have happened if Li Chang was not coming to eat in his restaurant as he always did. Wang Peng followed Li Chang into a new small restaurant. He saw a sign in the window. Tired of all that fat? Want to lose weight? Come inside Yong Hui’s slimming restaurant. Only slimming foods served here. Make yourself thin again! Curiosity drove Wang Peng inside. It was full of people. The hostess, a very thin lady, came forward. “Welcome,” she said. “My name is Yong Hui. I’ll help you lose weight and be fit in two weeks if you eat here every day.” Then she gave a menu to Wang Peng. There were few choices of food and drink on it: just rice, raw vegetables served in vinegar, fruit and water. Wang Peng was amazed at this and especially at the prices. It cost more than a good meal in his restaurant! He could not believe his eyes. He threw down the menu and hurried outside. On his way home he thought about his own menu. Did it make people fat? Perhaps he should go to the library and find out. He could not have Yong Hui getting away with telling people lies! He had better do some research! At the library Wang Peng was surprised to find that his restaurant served far too much fat and Yong Hui’s far too little. Even though her customers might get thin after eating Yong Hui’s food, they were not eating enough energy-giving food to keep them fit. They would become tired very quickly. Wang Peng felt more hopeful as he drove back home. Perhaps with a discount and a new sign he could win his customers back. So he wrote: Want to feel fit and energetic? Come and eat here! Discounts today! Our food gives you energy all day! The competition between the two restaurants was on! 1．Why did Wang Peng feel frustrated that morning? A．Because he got up too late to prepare his menu. B．Because his restaurant was surprisingly empty at lunchtime. C．Because his friend Li Chang broke his usual eating habit. D．Because the oil he used for cooking was of poor quality. 2．What did the sign in Yong Hui’s restaurant promise to customers? A．Eating there would make them thin again. B．The food there was cheap and delicious. C．Only traditional Chinese dishes were served. D．Customers could eat as much fatty food as they wanted. 3．Why did Wang Peng decide to go to the library after leaving Yong Hui’s restaurant? A．To write a new menu for his own restaurant. B．To find evidence against Yong Hui’s claims. C．To learn how to cook healthier food. D．To borrow a book on restaurant management. 4．What problem exists in Yong Hui’s food? A．It lacks enough energy food. B．It is cheap but hard to digest. C．It contains too much fat. D．It has terrible taste and smell. 5．What does the author want to convey through the competition between the two restaurants? A．Fatty food is always better than slimming food. B．Only discounts can win customers back. C．A balanced diet is more important than extremes. D．Slimming restaurants should be closed down. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文讲述了王鹏经营的高热量餐馆生意惨淡，而永辉的减肥餐馆却顾客盈门。王鹏调查后发现两家餐馆的饮食各走极端——他的食物脂肪过高，永辉的食物能量不足。最终他决定通过打折和改换招牌来争取顾客，两家餐馆的竞争由此展开，故事传达了均衡饮食比极端饮食更重要的理念。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Usually he got up early and prepared his menu of barbecued mutton kebabs (烤羊肉串), roast pork, stir-fried vegetables and fried rice. Then by lunchtime they would all be sold. By now his restaurant ought to be full of people. But not today!(通常他早起，准备好菜品：烤羊肉串、烤猪肉、炒菜和炒饭。到午饭时间，这些东西就都会卖光。到这会儿，他的餐馆本该挤满人。但是今天却没有！)”可知，王鹏感到沮丧是因为午餐时间他的餐厅竟然空无一人。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Come inside Yong Hui’s slimming restaurant. Only slimming foods served here. Make yourself thin again!(进来永辉的减肥餐厅看看吧。这里只供应减肥食品。让你重新变瘦！)”可知，永辉餐厅的招牌承诺顾客在那里用餐可以变瘦。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“On his way home he thought about his own menu. Did it make people fat? Perhaps he should go to the library and find out. He could not have Yong Hui getting away with telling people lies!(在回家的路上，他想到了自己的菜单。它会让人们发胖吗？也许他应该去图书馆查个清楚。他不能让永辉靠对人们撒谎而让其蒙混过关！)”可知，王鹏去图书馆是为了查找证据来反驳永辉的说辞。 4．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“At the library Wang Peng was surprised to find that his restaurant served far too much fat and Yong Hui’s far too little. Even though her customers might get thin after eating Yong Hui’s food, they were not eating enough energy-giving food to keep them fit.(在图书馆，王鹏惊讶地发现，他的餐馆供应的脂肪太多，而永辉的餐馆供应的脂肪太少。尽管顾客吃了永辉的食物后可能会变瘦，但他们没有摄入足够的提供能量的食物来保持健康。)”可知，永辉的食物问题在于缺乏足够的能量食物。 5．推理判断题。通读全文可知，王鹏的餐馆供应高脂肪食物（烤肉串、烤猪肉等），永辉的餐馆供应低热量减肥餐（米饭、醋拌生蔬菜、水果和水），结合倒数第五段中的“At the library Wang Peng was surprised to find that his restaurant served far too much fat and Yong Hui’s far too little.(在图书馆里，王鹏惊讶地发现，他的餐馆提供的脂肪太多，而雍慧的（餐馆）脂肪太少。)”可知，两家餐馆的饮食各走极端——前者脂肪过多，后者能量不足，王鹏意识到两家都有问题，最终他决定通过打折和更换招牌来争取顾客，暗示他将提供更均衡的饮食选择。文章通过两家餐馆的对比，揭示了极端饮食都不利于健康，只有均衡饮食才是正确的选择。 Passage 4 When John Todd was a child, he loved to explore the woods around his house, observing how nature solved problems. A dirty stream, for example, often became clear after flowing through plants and along rocks where tiny creatures lived. When he got older, John started to wonder if this process could be used to clean up the messes people were making. After studying agriculture, medicine, and fisheries in college, John went back to observing nature and asking questions. Why can certain plants trap harmful bacteria (细菌)? Which kinds of fish can eat cancer-causing chemicals? With the right combination of animals and plants, he figured, maybe he could clean up waste the way nature did. He decided to build what he would later call an eco-machine. The task John set for himself was to remove harmful substances from some sludge (污泥). First, he constructed a series of clear fiberglass tanks connected to each other. Then he went around to local ponds and streams and brought back some plants and animals. He placed them in the tanks and waited. Little by little, these different kinds of life got used to one another and formed their own ecosystem. After a few weeks, John added the sludge. He was amazed at the results. The plants and animals in the eco-machine took the sludge as food and began to eat it! Within weeks, it had all been digested, and all that was left was pure water. Over the years, John has taken on many big jobs. He developed a greenhouse-like facility that treated sewage (污水) from 1,600 homes in South Burlington. He also designed an eco-machine to clean canal water in Fuzhou, a city in southeast China. “Ecological design” is the name John gives to what he does. “Life on Earth is kind of a box of spare parts for the inventor,” he says. “You put organisms in new relationships and observe what’s happening. Then you let these new systems develop their own ways to self-repair.” 1．What can we learn about John from the first two paragraphs? A．He was fond of traveling. B．He enjoyed being alone. C．He had an inquiring mind. D．He longed to be a doctor. 2．Why did John put the sludge into the tanks? A．To feed the animals. B．To build an ecosystem. C．To protect the plants. D．To test the eco-machine. 3．What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Fuzhou? A．To review John’s research plans. B．To show an application of John’s idea. C．To compare John’s different jobs. D．To erase doubts about John’s invention. 4．What is the basis for John’s work? A．Nature can repair itself. B．Organisms need water to survive. C．Life on Earth is diverse. D．Most tiny creatures live in groups. 5．Which words can best describe John Todd? A．Brave and modest B．Curious and practical C．Careful and strict D．Humorous and hard-working 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．A 5．B 【导语】文章主要讲述了约翰·托德从小热爱观察自然，受自然净化过程的启发，设计并建造了“生态机器”，并在全球多地成功应用，体现了他的好奇心与将自然原理付诸实践的才能。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段第一句“When John Todd was a child, he loved to explore the woods around his house, observing how nature solved problems. (约翰·托德小时候喜欢探索家附近的树林，观察自然如何解决问题。)”和第二段第一句“After studying agriculture, medicine, and fisheries in college, John went back to observing nature and asking questions. (在大学学习了农业、医学和渔业之后，约翰又回来观察自然、提出问题。)”以及前两段中他的观察和他思考的很多问题可知，约翰从小就对自然如何运作充满好奇，并且不断提出问题，这体现了他具有探究精神。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段第一句“The task John set for himself was to remove harmful substances from some sludge (污泥). (约翰给自己设定的任务是从一些污泥中去除有害物质。)”以及第三段最后一句“After a few weeks, John added the sludge. (几周后，约翰加入了污泥。)”可知，约翰建造水箱并放入动植物形成生态系统后，加入污泥是为了检验这套生态机器能否如自然一样处理有害物质，即测试其净化效果。 3．推理判断题。根据第五段内容“Over the years, John has taken on many big jobs. He developed a greenhouse — like facility that treated sewage (污水) from 1,600 homes in South Burlington. He also designed an eco-machine to clean canal water in Fuzhou, a city in southeast China. (多年来，约翰承担了许多大型项目。他在南伯灵顿开发了一个类似温室的设施，用于处理来自1600户家庭的污水。他还设计了一台生态机器来净化中国东南部城市福州的水渠。)”可知，本段主要介绍他的设计应用到了实际的项目中，并举了两个例子来证明这点，本段第二句和第三句分别是这两个例子，因此作者提到福州是为了举例说明约翰的生态设计理念在实际项目中得到了应用。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段第二句“A dirty stream, for example, often became clear after flowing through plants and along rocks where tiny creatures lived. (例如，一条肮脏的小溪在流过植物和微生物依附的岩石后常常变得清澈。)”以及最后一段最后一句“Then you let these new systems develop their own ways to self-repair. (然后你让这些新系统发展出它们自己的方式来自我修复。)”可知，约翰工作的根本在于自然本身具有自我修复和净化的能力，他利用这一原理构建生态机器。 5．推理判断题。根据第一段第一句“When John Todd was a child, he loved to explore the woods around his house, observing how nature solved problems. (约翰·托德小时候喜欢探索家附近的树林，观察自然如何解决问题。)”和全文约翰在不同城市设计并实际建造生态机器来处理污水可知，他始终保持着好奇心并动手实践，将自己的观察转化为实际应用，因此用curious（好奇的）和practical（实践的）描述他是最恰当的。 Passage 5 Parenthood is often described as life’s greatest gift — a journey of deep love and connection. Children are the light of your life, the ones who make everything worthwhile. But, like any long-term relationship, it has its challenging moments. Years ago, I wrote a column suggesting that what most mothers really want for Mother’s Day isn’t flowers or breakfast in bed — it’s an apology. A heartfelt acknowledgement of all the moments their children tested their patience. Picture this: “March 2004, losing my temper on a ferry — I’m sorry. April 2004, screaming because you broke my chess — I’m sorry. April 2004 again, screaming because the replacement cheese was also ‘wrong’ — I’m sorry.” Parents, of course, could admit their own mistakes, like accidentally ruining childhood myths about Snow White. It would be a way for everyone to start fresh as they entered adulthood. While I never got those apologies, a recent experience brought me close to that feeling. Both my daughters have recently moved out and started their own independent lives. Watching them face the realities of adulthood has been unexpectedly satisfying. Every time they’re surprised by how difficult life can be, it feels like proof that my years of parenting paid off. In a darkly humorous way, it’s almost like the perfect parent would leave their kids so unprepared that they wouldn’t last a day. Thankfully, I didn’t aim for that kind of perfection — both my daughters are doing well, despite some struggles along the way. Still, their comments about adult life are little victories for me. One daughter admitted she now understands why I insisted on carpets instead of concrete floors. She even sees the value of things she once laughed at, like curtains and electric blankets. Another revelation came when she discovered how expensive basic items like washing powder are. “Why is something so boring so costly?” she asked, shocked. It’s not just the financial surprises. They’ve also come to appreciate the small comforts of home. One daughter admitted it’s nice to wake up to someone cooking breakfast. She used to wish I’d leave her alone for a weekend, but now she sees the warmth of having someone there. I’m still waiting for the ultimate acknowledgement — when they become parents themselves and finally understand my efforts — but for now, these small realizations feel like a sweet reward. 1．According to the author, what do most mothers truly want for Mother’s Day? A．Flowers and breakfast in bed. B．A genuine expression of regret from their children. C．A chance to reflect on their parenting achievements. D．A discussion about childhood myths like Snow White. 2．What does the author find satisfying about her daughters moving out? A．Their newfound freedom. B．Their financial independence. C．Finding them unwilling to leave home. D．Seeing them handle the struggles of adult life. 3．What does the phrase “that kind of perfection” in paragraph 3 refer to? A．Bringing up kids ready to face adult challenges. B．Being able to gain understanding from grown-up kids. C．Raising kids without ability to live independently. D．Providing children with comfortable household supplies. 4．What realization did one of the author’s daughters have about household items? A．Concrete floors are better than carpets. B．Washing powder is surprisingly expensive. C．Electric blankets are unnecessary luxuries. D．Curtains are outdated interior design elements. 5．Why does the author believe her daughters’ small realizations are rewarding? A．They justify her parenting choices. B．They make her feel less alone. C．They highlight her daughters’ maturity. D．They remind her of the warmth of family life. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．B 5．A 【导语】文章主要讲述了作者观察到在女儿们独立生活后，她们体会到成人的不易，并开始理解母亲当年的用心，迟来的领悟印证了自己为人父母的付出。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段倒数第二句“Years ago, I wrote a column suggesting that what most mothers really want for Mother’s Day isn’t flowers or breakfast in bed — it’s an apology. (多年前，我写过一篇专栏，提出大多数母亲在母亲节真正想要的不是鲜花或床上早餐，而是一句道歉。)”可知，作者认为母亲们最想要的是孩子发自内心的歉意，即对孩子曾经让母亲操心和忍耐的时刻表示悔意。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段第三、四句“Watching them face the realities of adulthood has been unexpectedly satisfying. Every time they’re surprised by how difficult life can be, it feels like proof that my years of parenting paid off. (看着她们面对成人生活的现实，竟然出乎意料地让我感到满足。每当她们对生活的艰难感到惊讶时，那感觉就像是我多年的育儿付出终于得到了回报。)”可知，作者感到满足的原因是看到女儿们面对并处理成人生活中的各种困难，这印证了作者的教育有了成效。 3．词句猜测题。根据第三段第五、六句“In a darkly humorous way, it’s almost like the perfect parent would leave their kids so unprepared that they wouldn’t last a day. Thankfully, I didn’t aim for that kind of perfection — both my daughters are doing well, despite some struggles along the way. (从黑色幽默的角度看，完美的父母几乎就是让孩子毫无准备，结果是一天都撑不下去。幸好，我的目标并不是那种完美——尽管过程中有些挣扎，我的两个女儿都过得不错。)”可知，“that kind of perfection”指的是前文提到的“让孩子毫无准备、无法独立生活”的那种育儿状态，即培养出缺乏独立生活能力的孩子。 4．细节理解题。根据第四段最后两句“Another revelation came when she discovered how expensive basic items like washing powder are. “Why is something so boring so costly? ”she asked, shocked. (另一个顿悟是她发现像洗衣粉这样的基本用品竟然如此昂贵。她震惊地问道：“这么乏味的东西为什么这么贵？”)可知，作者女儿意识到的是洗衣粉等日用品的价格出乎意料地高。 5．推理判断题。根据最后一段“I’m still waiting for the ultimate acknowledgement — when they become parents themselves and finally understand my efforts — but for now, these small realizations feel like a sweet reward. (我仍在等待最终的认可——等她们自己成为父母并最终理解我的付出——但就目前而言，这些小小的领悟感觉像是一种甜蜜的回报。)”可知，女儿们对成人生活各种不易的领悟，印证了作者当年的做法是合理且有意义的，让作者感到自己的育儿选择得到了验证和回报。 Passage 6 Not so long ago, most people didn’t know who Shelly Ann Francis Pryce was going to become. She was just an average high school athlete. There was every indication that she was just another American teenager without much of a future. However, one person wants to change this. Stephen Francis observed then eighteen-year-old Shelly Ann at a track meet and was convinced that he had seen the beginning of true greatness. Her time were not exactly impressive, but even so, he seemed there was something trying to get out, something the other coaches had overlooked when they had assessed her and found her lacking. He decided to offer Shelly Ann a place in his very strict training seasons. Their cooperation quickly produced results, and a few years later at Jamaica’s Olympic games in early 2008, Shelly Ann, who at that time only ranked number 70 in the world, beat Jamaica’s unchallenged queen of the sprint. “Where did she come from?” asked an astonished sprinting world, before concluding that she must be one of those one-hit wonders that spring up from time to time, only to disappear again without signs. But Shelly Ann was to prove that she was anything but a one-hit wonder. At the Beijing Olympic she swept away any doubts about her ability to perform consistently by becoming the first Jamaican woman ever to win the 100 meters Olympic gold. She did it again one year on at the World Championship in Britain, becoming world champion with a time of 10.73 — the fourth record ever. Shelly-Ann is a little woman with a big smile. She has a mental toughness that did not come about by chance. Her journey to becoming the fastest woman on earth has been anything but smooth and effortless. She grew up in one of Jamaica’s toughest inner-city communities known as Waterhouse, where she lived in a one-room apartment, sleeping four in a bed with her mother and two brothers. Waterhouse, one of the poorest communities in Jamaica, is a really violent and overpopulated place. Several of Shelly-Ann’s friends and family were caught up in the killings; one of her cousins was shot dead only a few streets away from where she lived. Sometimes her family didn’t have enough to eat. She ran at the school championships barefooted because she had no running shoes. Her mother Maxime, one of a family of fourteen, had been an athlete herself as a young girl but, like so many other girls in Waterhouse, had to stop after she had her first baby. Maxime’s early entry into the adult world with its responsibilities gave her the determination to ensure that her kids would not end up in Waterhouse’s roundabout of poverty. One of the first things Maxime used to do with Shelly-Ann was taking her to the track, and she was ready to sacrifice everything. It didn’t take long for Shelly-Ann to realize that sports could be her way out of Waterhouse. On a summer evening in Beijing in 2008, all those long, hard hours of work and commitment finally bore fruit. The barefoot kid who just a few years previously had been living in poverty, surrounded by criminals and violence, had written a new chapter in the history of sports. But Shelly-Ann’s victory was far greater than that. The night she won Olympic gold in Beijing, the routine murders in Waterhouse and the drug wars in the neighbouring streets stopped. The dark cloud above one of the world’s toughest criminal neighbourhoods simply disappeared for a few days. “I have so much fire burning for my country,” Shelly said. She plans to start a foundation for homeless children and wants to build a community centre in Waterhouse. She hopes to inspire the Jamaicans to lay down their weapons. She intends to fight to make it a woman’s as well as a man’s world. As Muhammad Ali puts it, “Champions aren’t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them. A desire, a dream, a vision.” One of the things Shelly-Ann can be proud of is her understanding of this truth. 1．Why did Stephen Francis decide to coach Shelly-Ann? A．He had a strong desire to free her family from trouble. B．He sensed a great potential in her despite her weaknesses. C．She had big problems maintaining her performance. D．She suffered a lot of defeats at the previous track meets. 2．What did the sprinting world think of Shelly-Ann before the 2008 Olympic Games? A．She would become a promising star. B．She badly needed to set higher goals. C．Her sprinting career would not last long. D．Her talent for sprinting was known to all. 3．What made Maxime decide to train her daughter on the track? A．Her success and lessons in her career. B．Her interest in Shelly-Ann’s quick profit. C．Her wish to get Shelly-Ann out of poverty. D．Her early entrance into the sprinting world. 4．What can we infer from Shelly-Ann’s statement underlined in Paragraph 5? A．She was highly rewarded for her efforts. B．She was eager to do more for her country. C．She became an athletic star in her country. D．She was the envy of the whole community. 5．By mentioning Muhammad Ali’s words, the author intends to tell us that ________. A．players should be highly inspired by coaches B．great athletes need to concentrate on patience C．hard work is necessary in one’s achievements D．motivation allows great athletes to be on the top 6．What is the best title for the passage? A．The Making of a Great Athlete. B．The Dream for Championship. C．The Key to High Performance. D．The Power of Full Responsibility. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．B 5．D 6．A 【导语】文章讲述牙买加短跑名将雪莉逆袭成才，并立志回馈家乡与国家的励志故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Her time were not exactly impressive, but even so, he seemed there was something trying to get out, something the other coaches had overlooked when they had assessed her and found her lacking.(她当时的赛跑成绩并不算亮眼，即便如此，他仍能感受到她身上蕴藏着一股亟待迸发的力量，而其他教练评估她时，只看到她的不足，忽略了这份潜力。)”可知，教练发现她虽有不足但极具潜力，因此决定训练她。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中““Where did she come from?” asked an astonished sprinting world, before concluding that she must be one of those one-hit wonders that spring up from time to time, only to disappear again without signs.(整个短跑界都大为震惊，纷纷发问：“她究竟从哪里冒出来的？”人们断定她只是昙花一现的选手，这类人偶尔崭露头角，随后便销声匿迹。)”可知，在2008年奥运会前，人们认为她的职业生涯难以长久。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Maxime’s early entry into the adult world with its responsibilities gave her the determination to ensure that her kids would not end up in Waterhouse’s roundabout of poverty. One of the first things Maxime used to do with Shelly-Ann was taking her to the track, and she was ready to sacrifice everything.(玛克辛早早踏入满是责任的成人世界，这让她下定决心，一定要让自己的孩子不再深陷沃特豪斯无休止的贫困循环。玛克辛最早带雪莉・安去的地方就是田径跑道，她愿意为此付出一切。)”可知，母亲训练女儿是希望她摆脱贫困。 4．词句猜测题。根据第五段中““I have so much fire burning for my country,” Shelly said. She plans to start a foundation for homeless children and wants to build a community centre in Waterhouse. She hopes to inspire the Jamaicans to lay down their weapons. She intends to fight to make it a woman’s as well as a man’s world.(“我心中燃烧着对祖国满腔热忱。” 雪莉说道。她计划为无家可归的儿童成立基金会，并打算在沃特豪斯修建一座社区活动中心。她希望激励牙买加民众放下武器，也立志努力奋斗，打造一个男女平等的世界。)”可知，她计划建基金会、社区中心、呼吁和平的举措，说明她渴望为国家和家乡贡献更多力量。 5．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Champions aren’t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them. A desire, a dream, a vision.(冠军并非诞生于健身房，而是源于内心的渴望、梦想与眼界。)”可知，作者借此说明内在的动力与志向，成就了顶尖运动员。 6．主旨大意题。全文讲述雪莉出身贫困、被教练发掘、刻苦训练逆袭成为传奇运动员，并心怀责任回馈社会的成长成才历程。“The Making of a Great Athlete(一名伟大运动员的成长之路)”符合题意。 Passage 7 Eton, a ten-year-old boy, used to go for a walk with his father every day on a nearby hill. The hill was not very steep, but the path was covered with loose stones and dry soil. One sunny afternoon, as they were climbing, the boy suddenly turned to his father and said, “Dad, let’s have a race today. The one who touches the top of the hill first wins.” Father smiled and agreed. Both of them started running toward the hilltop. The wind blew gently, and birds sang in the trees. After running for a few minutes, Father suddenly stopped and bent down. Eton, already several steps ahead, looked back and asked, “What happened? Why did you stop? Have you accepted your defeat already?” “No, some pebbles got stuck in my shoes. I stopped to remove them,” Father replied calmly. “Some pebbles got stuck in my shoes too, but I don’t care. Once I reach the top, I’ll remove them.” Eton said proudly, and without another word, he dashed forward as fast as he could. Father shook his head, carefully took off his shoes, removed the small stones, and then continued running. Meanwhile, Eton had gone far ahead, but soon he began to feel a sharp pain in his feet. The pebbles were digging deeper into his skin with every step, and his speed started to decrease. Sweat dripped from his forehead, and his breathing became heavy. Gradually, Father caught up from behind. Seeing his son limping, Father shouted, “Why don’t you remove the pebbles first?” “But I don’t have time for this!” the boy shouted back, gritting his teeth. Within a short while, Father overtook him. Eton’s pain had increased so much that he could barely walk. He stopped and screamed, “Dad, I can’t run anymore!” Father quickly ran back, took off Eton’s shoes, and saw that his feet were bleeding slightly. Without a word, he carried the boy back home, cleaned the wounds carefully, and applied medicine. When the pain subsided a bit, Father sat beside him and said gently, “Son, I told you to remove your pebbles first and then go on with the race.” “But I wanted to win the race first,” Eton whispered. Father replied, “It is not like that, son. If any problem comes in our life, we should not delay solving it by saying we don’t have time right now. It would have taken you hardly one minute to remove that pebble, but now, to save that one minute, you will have to suffer from pain for a whole week.” Eton lowered his head and finally understood. 1．What was the reason for Eton’s insistence on not removing the pebbles? A．His overemphasis on the result of winning the race clouded his judgment. B．He firmly wanted to show his father that he could endure the pain. C．He didn’t know the most efficient way to remove the pebbles quickly. D．He was influenced by a competitive environment that valued speed above all. 2．Which of the following best describes the father’s attitude towards the race? A．He was extremely eager to win the race and took it very seriously. B．He thought the race was just a casual activity and didn’t care about the result at all. C．He regarded the race as a way to teach his son a life lesson rather than just a competition. D．He considered the race a precious chance to fully prove his remarkable physical strength. 3．What does “the pebbles stuck in the shoes” symbolize? A．Temporary setbacks that can be overcome with determination. B．Small problems that, if neglected, can grow into major obstacles. C．Hidden dangers that can interrupt one’s journey if not detected early. D．Minor annoyances that should be endured for the sake of a greater goal. 4．Based on the story, what can we infer about Eton’s character? A．He is self-centered and believes he can overcome any obstacle with his own wisdom. B．He is sociable but refuses to listen to anyone’s advice, even when it is clearly beneficial. C．He is lazy and tries to avoid any task that requires extra effort, like removing the pebbles. D．He is highly competitive but lacks the ability to think sensibly in the face of challenges. 5．Which of the following would be the best title for the story? A．A Race to the Hilltop B．The Price of Impatience C．Father and Son’s Daily Walk D．How to Win a Race 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．B 【导语】文章主要讲述了Eton因急于赢赛跑不顾鞋中石子，导致脚伤，父亲借机教导他遇到问题应及时解决。 1．细节理解题。根据最后一段中父亲说的“It is not like that, son. If any problem comes in our life, we should not delay solving it by saying we don't have time right now.(儿子，不是那样的。如果生活中出现任何问题，我们不应该说现在没时间而拖延解决)”以及Eton自己说的“But I wanted to win the race first.(但我想先赢比赛)”可知，Eton坚持不清理石子的原因是他过分看重比赛胜负，因而判断力受到了影响。 2．推理判断题。根据最后一段中父亲说的“Son, I told you to remove your pebbles first and then go on with the race.(儿子，我告诉过你先把石子清理掉再继续比赛)”以及“If any problem comes in our life, we should not delay solving it by saying we don’t have time right now.(如果生活中出现任何问题，我们不应该说现在没时间而拖延解决)”可知，父亲并不在乎比赛输赢，而是把比赛当作教儿子人生道理的机会。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段中“The pebbles were digging deeper into his skin with every step, and his speed started to decrease.(石子每走一步都越陷越深扎进皮肤，他的速度开始下降)”以及最后一段父亲说的“It would have taken you hardly one minute to remove that pebble, but now, to save that one minute, you will have to suffer from pain for a whole week.(清理那颗石子只需要不到一分钟，但现在，为了省那一分钟，你将痛苦整整一周)”可知，鞋中的小石子象征着如果被忽视就会变成大障碍的小问题。 4．推理判断题。根据第二段中Eton说的“Some pebbles got stuck in my shoes too, but I don’t care. Once I reach the top, I’ll remove them.(我鞋里也有石子，但我不管。到了山顶再清理)”以及第三段中“But I don't have time for this!(但我没时间弄这个！)”可知，Eton非常好胜，但面对挑战时缺乏理性思考——他只想着赢，却不懂得及时解决小问题。 5．主旨大意题。 根据全文内容，尤其是最后一段父亲的总结“It would have taken you hardly one minute to remove that pebble, but now, to save that one minute, you will have to suffer from pain for a whole week.(清理那颗石子只需要不到一分钟，但现在，为了省那一分钟，你将痛苦整整一周)”可知，文章核心是“不耐烦解决问题的代价”，B选项适合作为标题。 Passage 8 Arguster grew up on his family’s farm in a remote village. Planting cash crop — cotton, they were breaking even and had to make ends meet. In his childhood, there were nine kids at home. All the boys were in one room with two beds. Two slept at the head while two slept at the foot. Therefore, there was one thing about their feet — washing them before crowding onto the bed. When there was a hole in Arguster’s jeans, his mother would put a patch on it. However, the hole kept going. It was the naughty kids, Arguster included, that took the jeans out, hung them on a line and shot them to put holes. Aware of that, however, Ben, the father, didn’t rebuke them, knowing it might be the only way to bring laughter to his kids. Arguster’s first lesson in economics was taught by Ben. The childish kid had worked and made a little extra money. He couldn’t help admiring himself, “I make six dollars! Six dollars! Man! I’m on the top of the world!” With a great thrill, Arguster decided to go to fair, where he played games, ate cotton candy… When asked by Ben how much he had spent, with his head down, Arguster replied, “Daddy, I spent it all…” Looking at his messy hair, Ben sighed, “Boy, you spent all your money and haircut’s gone up to 75 cents. I’m afraid…” From then on, Arguster always kept enough money to get himself a haircut. Ben taught his kids how to do the right thing and wanted them to do the right thing, which Ben tried to pass on to his kids, in his own way. Ben started a syrup mill (糖坊). People in the community brought their cane and millet for Ben to grind up (磨碎) for syrup. When people paid with buckets of syrup, Ben refused. Arguster got confused, “Daddy, why don’t you let these people pay you?” “Because we got enough syrup to last for a long time! Son, these people don’t have money to pay. That’s the only way they can pay.” 1．Why should the kids wash their feet before going to bed? A．Because all of them turned dirty after playing on the farm. B．Because some of them crowded on a small bed with feet close to others’ heads. C．Because none would like to disturb one another with personal sanitary issues. D．Because all of them share a room and hope to better their living conditions. 2．What does the underlined word “rebuke” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Question. B．Oppose. C．Amuse. D．Criticize. 3．What might happen to Arguster after he spent all the money he earned? A．He worked and earned money again for his haircut. B．He had his hair cut with the money Ben gave him. C．He waited for the price of haircut to decrease. D．He borrowed money from his mother for his haircut. 4．What’s Ben’s attitude towards people in the community? A．Strict. B．Casual. C．Considerate. D．Mean. 5．What topics might be covered if the story continued? A．Arguster understood his father’s life attitude and learned his way of treating others. B．Local villagers helped Ben expand his syrup mill to earn more profits together. C．Arguster decided to save money and avoid unnecessary entertainment costs. D．Ben made stricter family rules to teach his kids money management and honesty. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 5．A 【导语】主要讲述阿古斯特在偏远村庄家庭农场的成长经历。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“All the boys were in one room with two beds. Two slept at the head while two slept at the foot. Therefore, there was one thing about their feet — washing them before crowding onto the bed.(所有男孩都在一个房间，里面有两张床。两人睡床头，两人睡床尾。所以，关于他们的脚有一件事——在挤到床上之前要洗脚)”可知，因为部分孩子同挤一张小床，脚离他人头部很近，所以孩子们睡觉前要洗脚。 2．词句猜测题。根据第二段“Aware of that, however, Ben, the father, didn’t rebuke them, knowing it might be the only way to bring laughter to his kids.(然而，父亲本知道此事后，并没有rebuke他们，因为他知道这可能是给孩子们带来欢笑的唯一方式)”，结合语境，本知道孩子们故意在牛仔裤上弄洞是为了找乐子，所以没有批评他们，“rebuke”意思为“批评”。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段“From then on, Arguster always kept enough money to get himself a haircut.(从那时起，阿古斯特总是留够钱给自己理发)”可知，之前阿古斯特花光了自己挣的钱，之后意识到要留钱理发，可推断他会再次工作挣钱来理发。 4．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Ben taught his kids how to do the right thing and wanted them to do the right thing, which Ben tried to pass on to his kids, in his own way. Ben started a syrup mill (糖坊). People in the community brought their cane and millet for Ben to grind up (磨碎) for syrup. When people paid with buckets of syrup, Ben refused. Arguster got confused, “Daddy, why don’t you let these people pay you?”(本言传身教，希望孩子们坚守本心向善，并以自己的方式传递这份处世准则。  他开办了一间糖坊，邻里们送来甘蔗与谷子，请他碾碎熬糖。大家想用糖浆抵作酬劳，却都被他婉拒。  奥古斯特满心疑惑：“爸爸，您为何不肯收下大家的报酬？”)”最后一段““Because we got enough syrup to last for a long time! Son, these people don’t have money to pay. That’s the only way they can pay.”(“因为我们有足够的糖浆维持很长时间！儿子，这些人没有钱支付。这是他们能支付的唯一方式”)”可知，本知道社区居民没钱支付，所以不接受他们用糖浆支付，体现出他对居民的体谅。 5．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Ben taught his kids how to do the right thing and wanted them to do the right thing, which Ben tried to pass on to his kids, in his own way. Ben started a syrup mill (糖坊). People in the community brought their cane and millet for Ben to grind up (磨碎) for syrup. When people paid with buckets of syrup, Ben refused. Arguster got confused, “Daddy, why don’t you let these people pay you?”(本言传身教，希望孩子们坚守本心向善，并以自己的方式传递这份处世准则。  他开办了一间糖坊，邻里们送来甘蔗与谷子，请他碾碎熬糖。大家想用糖浆抵作酬劳，却都被他婉拒。  奥古斯特满心疑惑：“爸爸，您为何不肯收下大家的报酬？”)”最后一段““Because we got enough syrup to last for a long time! Son, these people don’t have money to pay. That’s the only way they can pay.”(“因为我们有足够的糖浆维持很长时间！儿子，这些人没有钱支付。这是他们能支付的唯一方式”)”可知，接下来最可能讲述阿古斯特理解父亲的生活态度并学习其待人之道。 Passage 9 Michael Savih and Max Fink share a common goal: to make history together. The South Florida natives are regular racing partners who have competed in marathon events around the world to become one of the first Duo Teams — one athlete pushing the other in a wheelchair — to complete six Abbott World Marathon Majors together. Michael, 32, was born with cerebral palsy (脑瘫). “I saw other people doing all these races,” he said. “And I told my dad, ‘I want to do it too.’” So Michael competed in his first duathlon — a race with both biking and running — with his dad, Jim Sayih, as his partner. “We crashed a few times during the 30K bike ride, and I thought he was never going to want to do this ever again,” Jim said. But he said, “Hey Dad, there’s a 5K coming up. I want to do that one.” That tenacity (坚韧) has stuck with Michael. He’s gone on to do countless races — as seen from the many medals hanging in his bedroom. It was through Special Compass, a nonprofit which helps people with disabilities compete in athletic events, that Max met Michael. Max’s mom had passed away in 2017, and he decided to honor her by running the New York City Marathon — something his mom once did. “As I was training for that race, I met Michael,” he said. “There was a Special Compass 5K in Coral Gables and I went there and just got paired with him by chance.” And Michael’s spirit reminded Max of the person he was racing for: his mom. “I definitely think it was a sign from my mom. She brought Michael and me together,” he said. “It was so much part of who she was. She was energetic and maintained a positive attitude toward life, always focusing on the good rather than the bad. That’s exactly how Michael lives his life.” Since that first 5K race, Max and Michael have regularly partnered together for races, with Max biking or running while pulling or pushing Michael, who will often keep him in check. “Michael is always smiling, but then he starts to ask me if I’m doing OK, and as soon as he says ‘Max, are you doing OK?’, it means I’ve slowed down,” Max laughed. When asked how it feels to compete in these marathons with Max, Michael said, “It feels amazing...It feels like my wheelchair is gone.” 1．Why did Michael decide to participate in the races? A．He wanted to socialize more. B．He was inspired by other racers. C．He was encouraged by his father. D．He hoped to set an example for others. 2．What did Michael have in common with Max’s mom, according to Max? A．They both shared a positive outlook on life. B．They both enjoyed participating in marathons. C．They both had experience with serious illnesses. D．They both committed themselves to helping others. 3．What can be inferred from Michael’s question “Max, are you doing OK?” A．Michael’s cheerfulness reveals his sincere care for Max’s condition. B．Michael uses indirect questions to tell Max to be mindful of his pace. C．Michael’s constant smile masks his worry about Max’s performance. D．Michael pretends to be concerned to indirectly criticise Max’s slowness. 4．How does Michael feel during the races with Max? A．Tired but satisfied. B．Nervous but excited. C．Free and wonderful. D．Proud and honored. 5．What is the main intention of the author in writing this passage? A．To highlight the significance of marathon racing for personal remembrance. B．To celebrate the achievements of disabled athletes in global marathon events. C．To promote the role of non-profit organizations in supporting adaptive sports. D．To illustrate how shared ambition and mutual inspiration overcome obstacles. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．D 【导语】文章主要讲述身患脑瘫的迈克尔与搭档麦克斯因共同目标携手征战马拉松赛事，二人彼此鼓舞、相伴前行，凭借共同志向跨越身心阻碍的暖心故事。 1．细节理解题。根据原文第二段““I saw other people doing all these races,” he said. “And I told my dad, ‘I want to do it too.’” So Michael competed in his first duathlon (他说：“我看到别人参加各类赛事，便跟父亲说自己也想参赛。” 此后迈克尔迎来了自己的首次两项全能比赛)” 可知，迈克尔是受到其他参赛者的鼓舞才决定参赛。 2．细节理解题。根据原文倒数第三段“She was energetic and maintained a positive attitude toward life, always focusing on the good rather than the bad. That’s exactly how Michael lives his life.(她精力充沛，始终以积极心态面对生活，凡事多看美好一面，迈克尔也正是这样生活的。)” 可知，迈克尔和麦克斯的母亲都拥有积极的人生态度。 3．推理判断题。根据原文倒数第二段““Michael is always smiling, but then he starts to ask me if I’m doing OK, and as soon as he says ‘Max, are you doing OK?’, it means I’ve slowed down,” Max laughed.(麦克斯笑着说道：“迈克尔总是笑容满面，可一旦他问我状态如何，就意味着我的速度变慢了。”)” 可知，迈克尔借此委婉提醒麦克斯把控跑步节奏。 4．细节理解题。根据原文最后一段“Michael said, “It feels amazing...It feels like my wheelchair is gone.”(迈克尔说道：“这种感觉棒极了……仿佛轮椅已然不复存在。”)”可知，比赛时迈克尔内心畅快自在、感觉美好。 5．推理判断题。根据原文第一段“Michael Savih and Max Fink share a common goal: to make history together.(迈克尔・萨伊赫与马克斯・芬克有着共同目标：携手共创佳绩、书写别样历程。) ”及倒数第二段“Since that first 5K race, Max and Michael have regularly partnered together for races, with Max biking or running while pulling or pushing Michael, who will often keep him in check.(自从那场五公里赛事后，马克斯和迈克尔便经常搭档参赛。马克斯骑行或奔跑，推拉着迈克尔前行，迈克尔还常会提醒把控节奏。)”等内容可知，二人怀揣共同梦想，互相激励扶持，一同克服诸多困难坚持参赛，由此可知作者旨在说明共同的志向与彼此的鼓舞能够战胜重重阻碍。 Passage 10 This fall, I officially became an empty nester. My two sons — one in his third year of university and the other just starting his first — are living independently, no longer subject to my house rules, unasked-for hugs, or frequent complaints about their messy bathroom. They’ll return for holidays, and I know that seeing them and hearing about their university adventures will outweigh any frustration over peanut-butter-covered blenders or towels on the floor. It took me time to learn how to live with my grown children when they come home. Having older kids, especially those in university, means balancing their need for independence with maintaining order in the household. When my older son returned home after his first year, it was chaos — late-night kitchen messes, coming home at all hours, and sleeping all day. Our calm household was turned upside down, and frustration filled the air. That summer was tough, filled with conflicts and a messy kitchen. Neither of us understood the other’s perspective, and we didn’t handle it well. This past summer, however, I had a truly insightful conversation with my eldest. I was frustrated again, this time by his younger brother’s similar behavior, and asked for advice. His response was surprisingly wise: “It’s not all about you, Mom.” He explained that his brother wasn’t intentionally ignoring me — he was simply being a typical teenager, not doing what I asked had nothing to do with me. That conversation was a game-changer. I realized my children weren’t plotting to upset me — they were just being themselves. It helped me change my approach. I decided to approach them with more kindness and patience, and set some simple, reasonable rules. For example, I offered them access to the family car in exchange for cleaning their rooms and bathroom. I also changed my reactions. I didn’t get upset about a dirty pan or an unmade bed. Instead, I calmly reminded them of our agreements and even offered to help when necessary. Sometimes, I received hugs or a quick kiss on the cheek in return, and the atmosphere in the house grew lighter. I am grateful for that conversation. It taught me that parenting adult children means learning when to let go. My sons continue to be my greatest teachers. As I enjoy my quieter life, free of school drop-offs and practices, I miss their energy but have learned that parenting, in its highest form, is sometimes the wise art of holding on by letting go. 1．What can be inferred about the author according to Paragraph 1? A．She no longer applies family rules on her sons. B．She intends to control her sons’ campus lives. C．She values connection more than household order. D．She feels relieved to be free from parenting duties. 2．Why did the author feel frustrated after her older son returned home? A．They failed to bridge the communication gap. B．He needed to demand respect in the household. C．Domestic chores created tension and frustration. D．He ignored the household’s order for independence. 3．What was her eldest son’s key message during their conversation? A．They deliberately ignored the family rules. B．Teenagers acted this way out of frustration. C．Their behavior wasn’t a personal attack. D．Adults misread normal teenage behavior. 4．What does the “family car” represent in the author’s new approach? A．A symbol of unconditional parental love. B．A shift from conflict to positive reward. C．A method to strengthen the house daily rules. D．A gesture of carrying out the agreement. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者成为空巢家长后，与假期归家的成年儿子因生活习惯、独立与家规产生矛盾，经长子点醒转变心态，用包容与正向约定化解冲突，领悟到为人父母最高的智慧是适时放手，在放手与牵挂中完成自我成长。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“They’ll return for holidays, and I know that seeing them and hearing about their university adventures will outweigh any frustration over peanut-butter-covered blenders or towels on the floor.(他们会回来度假的，而且我知道，看到他们的样子，听到他们在学校里的种种趣事，这一切都会比那些花生酱沾满的搅拌机或者地板上散落的毛巾所带来的烦恼要重要得多)”可知，作者更看重人际关系而非家庭秩序。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段的“Our calm household was turned upside down, and frustration filled the air. That summer was tough, filled with conflicts and a messy kitchen. Neither of us understood the other’s perspective, and we didn’t handle it well.(我们原本平静的家庭生活被彻底打乱了，空气中弥漫着沮丧的情绪。那个夏天非常艰难，充满了冲突和凌乱的厨房景象。我们俩都不理解对方的想法，而且也没有妥善处理好这个问题。)”和第三段的“I was frustrated again, this time by his younger brother’s similar behavior, and asked for advice. His response was surprisingly wise: “It’s not all about you, Mom.” He explained that his brother wasn’t intentionally ignoring me — he was simply being a typical teenager, not doing what I asked had nothing to do with me.(我又一次感到很沮丧，这次是因为他弟弟的类似行为让我很不满，于是我向他寻求建议。他的回答出人意料地明智：“这并不完全是你一个人的事，妈妈。”他解释说他弟弟并非有意不理睬我——他只是在做一个典型的青少年该做的事，并不是因为我没要求他做某事所以他才不做的。)”可知，大儿子的回应揭示了问题的本质：母亲与儿子之间存在严重的认知错位和沟通障碍。母亲把行为个人化，而儿子的行为其实与她无关。 正是这次对话暴露了此前存在的“communication gap（沟通鸿沟）”，作者的沮 丧正是这个鸿沟未被弥合的直接结果。 因此，根本原因是双方因缺乏有效沟通，导致母亲错误解读了儿子的行为意图，从而产生挫败感。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“His response was surprisingly wise: “It’s not all about you, Mom.” He explained that his brother wasn’t intentionally ignoring me — he was simply being a typical teenager, not doing what I asked had nothing to do with me.(他的回答出人意料地很有道理：“这并不完全是因为你的问题，妈妈。”他解释说，他的弟弟并非有意不理睬我——他只是像一个普通的青少年那样行事，不做我要求的事与我无关)”可知，大儿子的主要观点是他们的行为并非是一种人身攻击。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据第四段“I decided to approach them with more kindness and patience, and set some simple, reasonable rules. For example, I offered them access to the family car in exchange for cleaning their rooms and bathroom.(我决定对他们多一些友善和耐心，并制定了一些简单且合理的规则。比如，我允许他们使用家里的汽车，条件是他们要打扫自己的房间和浴室)”可知，作者此前因脏乱、违规和孩子发生冲突，新方式是用使用家用汽车作为奖励，交换孩子打扫卫生，从对立争吵转变为正向激励、等价交换，是从冲突到积极奖励的转变。故选B。 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2027届高考英语一轮复习（天津专用） 阅读理解记叙文10篇 序号 核心内容总结 1 作者家中淋浴水龙头漏水，起初不以为意，自行维修弄坏零件陷入断水困境；在商店偶遇陌生人，选择信任对方，对方低价修好水龙头 2 一位艺术家从小喜爱蜘蛛网，成年后观察蜘蛛织网，从群居蜘蛛的飞行方式获得灵感进行艺术创作，计划到国际空间站开展无重力蜘蛛实验 3 王鹏的传统餐馆生意惨淡，发现顾客都跑去了永辉的瘦身餐馆；查阅资料后发现两家餐馆饮食都较为极端，随后准备调整经营策略，两家餐馆开启竞争 4 约翰・托德从小观察自然水体自我净化，受此启发研发生态机器，利用动植物构建生态系统净化污水，并在世界各地落地使用 5 身为母亲的作者等待孩子的道歉；两个儿子离家独立生活后，在体验成人生活的艰辛时慢慢理解母亲往日付出，让作者收获迟来的慰藉 6 雪莉安出身贫困暴力社区，被教练发掘潜能，刻苦训练，克服重重困难夺得奥运短跑冠军，成功之后反哺家乡，激励故土民众 7 父子爬山赛跑，男孩 Eton 鞋中进入石子却执意先冲向山顶，拖延处理伤口最终脚部受伤；父亲借此教导他及时解决小问题 8 Arguster 在贫困农场家庭长大，父亲用一件件生活小事教会他理财、体谅他人、宽厚待人的处世道理 9 身患脑瘫的 Michael 热爱赛跑，偶遇 Max 后二人结为搭档，携手征战六大马拉松赛事，互相扶持、彼此鼓舞 10 作者成为空巢家长，成年儿子假期回家后双方因生活习惯爆发矛盾；经大儿子点拨，作者转变教育方式，学会对长大的孩子适时放手 Passage 1 I suppose that when a homeowner such as myself finds a shower faucet leaking, how quickly you take action is quite telling. I have a neighbor who would pounce upon this for an immediate fix. I, on the other hand, wouldn’t say the drip is soothing, but it costs hardly anything and I could live with it for a while. As luck would have it, this drip didn’t fix itself; it intensified (加剧). I got advice from YouTube. I shut off the water at home as instructed and learned I needed to replace a cartridge (阀芯). To access this, I had to remove two parts. The first was easy, but for the second, the tool borrowed from neighbors didn’t work. I went to my local Big Box store and bought a better tool. The reminder of “righty tighty, lefty loosey” didn’t feel right, and I snapped off No. 2! Now, turning on the water would mean a cascade (小瀑布) of water into the dining room. I called an emergency plumbing repair and the earliest they could come by was the following afternoon — that would be 20 hours without running water. I envisioned a $1,500 repair bill. I went back to the Big Box store with my cartridge and replaced it. The store was almost empty, just me, the associate and another customer. As the employee was searching for a part, I turned to this fellow and explained my mess. He shared how to fix it and even offered to do the repair. Should I trust this man whom I met five minutes ago? Was this a man of honesty and integrity? He gave me an estimate of $450 total cost. I was intrigued and just a little bit frightened. Within half an hour we were at my home and this stranger cut drywall, cut and replaced 2X4 beams (梁), mounted a new shower faucet, soldered (焊接) copper, patched holes, advised and checked. We turned the water back on, no leak. I was relieved when he honored his earlier cost estimate. I thanked him profusely and he was on his way. I’m sure a lot of people would not have been as trusting as I was. Perhaps timing is everything. My drip-drip turned into a win-win for both of us. 1．How did the author initially react to the leak? A．He sought immediate professional help. B．He accepted it as a mere minor issue. C．He consulted neighbors for solutions. D．He researched repair costs online. 2．What problem did the author encounter during his DIY repair? A．He broke a crucial part. B．He couldn’t shut off the water. C．He lacked necessary tools. D．He couldn’t afford replacement parts. 3．When meeting the stranger at the store, the author’s psychological state was most prominently characterized by ________. A．pure skepticism about the stranger’s professional competence B．a weighing of cost versus risk in a desperate situation C．moral doubt and instinctive wariness of unknown motives D．deep self-doubt arising from his previous failure 4．The author’s mention of his neighbor’s immediate reaction primarily serves to ________. A．criticize his neighbor’s impulsiveness, thus highlighting his own rationality B．provide context for his own subsequent choices through character contrast C．emphasize the importance of community help in solving household issues D．illustrate how different life philosophies affect problem-solving approaches 5．Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the passage? A．The risks of DIY repair far outweigh its apparent cost savings. B．The value of professional skill is irreplaceable in emergencies. C．When facing a household crisis, acting quickly is wiser than waiting patiently. D．A chance human encounter and trust can lead to unexpectedly positive outcomes. Passage 2 A lot of people are scared of spiders (蜘蛛) and consider their webs to be dirt. But, growing up in Argentina and Italy, I remember seeing webs in the corners of my house, and thinking they were gorgeous. Today I create works of art using these beautiful structures. In my studio, I have a collection of spider webs and hundreds of different spiders. I spend a lot of time experimenting with them. I put a spider in a box and observe how it goes about constructing its web. I sometimes turn the box on its side to see how the spider reacts. Sometimes I put another spider in the box to see how it works with the structure the last one left in place. It may ignore that web and start again from scratch (从头开始) or begin adding to it. I worked on digitizing webs. Though I see myself as an artist, I actually trained as an architect and the idea is to compare the properties of spiders’ webs with architectural structures to see if there are any similarities. Of the thousands of species around the world, the one that interests me the most is the Stegodyphus dumicola. In groups, they make thousands of single threads, which are then entangled (缠) into a giant web that can lift the spiders straight up and transport them away. It is known as “ballooning”. During the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris, for example, I exhibited the vast “aerocene” globes based on it. They aren’t sculptures but rather air-filled bubbles (气泡) that might one day float around the world, powered only by wind and the heat of the sun. I use them to challenge popular ideas about energy use and transportation. My ambition is to take my work with spiders to the International Space Station, to conduct live experiments to see how they might behave and how they would build webs in a new environment without gravity. I am speaking to NASA about it. I hope to turn them into spidernauts. 1．What does the underlined word “gorgeous” in paragraph 1 probably mean? A．Complex. B．Beautiful. C．Annoying. D．Strange. 2．What is Para. 2 mainly about? A．How the author produced digitized webs. B．How the author collected different spiders. C．How the author observed spiders constructing webs. D．How the author developed an interest in spiders’ webs. 3．What can be inferred from the passage? A．The author doesn’t have many spiders to experiment with. B．Spiders often show no interest in the web left by other ones. C．There are no similarities between the properties of spiders’ webs and architectural structures. D．The author’s research interest has a lot to do with his life experience. 4．What can we learn about vast “aerocene” globes in Para. 4? A．They take inspiration from a type of spider’s web. B．They are already powered by wind and the heat of the sun. C．They can float around the world freely now. D．They support popular ideas about energy use. 5．What is the author’s great goal? A．Becoming an astronaut. B．Experimenting with spiders in space. C．Coming up with smart strategies against climate change. D．Challenging popular ideas about energy use. Passage 3 Wang Peng sat in his empty restaurant feeling very frustrated. It had been a very strange morning. Usually he got up early and prepared his menu of barbecued mutton kebabs (烤羊肉串), roast pork, stir-fried vegetables and fried rice. Then by lunchtime they would all be sold. By now his restaurant ought to be full of people. But not today! Why was that? What could have happened? He thought of his mutton, beef and bacon cooked in the hottest, finest oil. His cola was sugary and cold, and his ice cream was made of milk, cream and delicious fruit. “Nothing could be better,” he thought. Suddenly he saw his friend Li Chang hurrying by. “Hello, Lao Li,” he called. “Your usual?” But Li Chang seemed not to hear. What was the matter? Something terrible must have happened if Li Chang was not coming to eat in his restaurant as he always did. Wang Peng followed Li Chang into a new small restaurant. He saw a sign in the window. Tired of all that fat? Want to lose weight? Come inside Yong Hui’s slimming restaurant. Only slimming foods served here. Make yourself thin again! Curiosity drove Wang Peng inside. It was full of people. The hostess, a very thin lady, came forward. “Welcome,” she said. “My name is Yong Hui. I’ll help you lose weight and be fit in two weeks if you eat here every day.” Then she gave a menu to Wang Peng. There were few choices of food and drink on it: just rice, raw vegetables served in vinegar, fruit and water. Wang Peng was amazed at this and especially at the prices. It cost more than a good meal in his restaurant! He could not believe his eyes. He threw down the menu and hurried outside. On his way home he thought about his own menu. Did it make people fat? Perhaps he should go to the library and find out. He could not have Yong Hui getting away with telling people lies! He had better do some research! At the library Wang Peng was surprised to find that his restaurant served far too much fat and Yong Hui’s far too little. Even though her customers might get thin after eating Yong Hui’s food, they were not eating enough energy-giving food to keep them fit. They would become tired very quickly. Wang Peng felt more hopeful as he drove back home. Perhaps with a discount and a new sign he could win his customers back. So he wrote: Want to feel fit and energetic? Come and eat here! Discounts today! Our food gives you energy all day! The competition between the two restaurants was on! 1．Why did Wang Peng feel frustrated that morning? A．Because he got up too late to prepare his menu. B．Because his restaurant was surprisingly empty at lunchtime. C．Because his friend Li Chang broke his usual eating habit. D．Because the oil he used for cooking was of poor quality. 2．What did the sign in Yong Hui’s restaurant promise to customers? A．Eating there would make them thin again. B．The food there was cheap and delicious. C．Only traditional Chinese dishes were served. D．Customers could eat as much fatty food as they wanted. 3．Why did Wang Peng decide to go to the library after leaving Yong Hui’s restaurant? A．To write a new menu for his own restaurant. B．To find evidence against Yong Hui’s claims. C．To learn how to cook healthier food. D．To borrow a book on restaurant management. 4．What problem exists in Yong Hui’s food? A．It lacks enough energy food. B．It is cheap but hard to digest. C．It contains too much fat. D．It has terrible taste and smell. 5．What does the author want to convey through the competition between the two restaurants? A．Fatty food is always better than slimming food. B．Only discounts can win customers back. C．A balanced diet is more important than extremes. D．Slimming restaurants should be closed down. Passage 4 When John Todd was a child, he loved to explore the woods around his house, observing how nature solved problems. A dirty stream, for example, often became clear after flowing through plants and along rocks where tiny creatures lived. When he got older, John started to wonder if this process could be used to clean up the messes people were making. After studying agriculture, medicine, and fisheries in college, John went back to observing nature and asking questions. Why can certain plants trap harmful bacteria (细菌)? Which kinds of fish can eat cancer-causing chemicals? With the right combination of animals and plants, he figured, maybe he could clean up waste the way nature did. He decided to build what he would later call an eco-machine. The task John set for himself was to remove harmful substances from some sludge (污泥). First, he constructed a series of clear fiberglass tanks connected to each other. Then he went around to local ponds and streams and brought back some plants and animals. He placed them in the tanks and waited. Little by little, these different kinds of life got used to one another and formed their own ecosystem. After a few weeks, John added the sludge. He was amazed at the results. The plants and animals in the eco-machine took the sludge as food and began to eat it! Within weeks, it had all been digested, and all that was left was pure water. Over the years, John has taken on many big jobs. He developed a greenhouse-like facility that treated sewage (污水) from 1,600 homes in South Burlington. He also designed an eco-machine to clean canal water in Fuzhou, a city in southeast China. “Ecological design” is the name John gives to what he does. “Life on Earth is kind of a box of spare parts for the inventor,” he says. “You put organisms in new relationships and observe what’s happening. Then you let these new systems develop their own ways to self-repair.” 1．What can we learn about John from the first two paragraphs? A．He was fond of traveling. B．He enjoyed being alone. C．He had an inquiring mind. D．He longed to be a doctor. 2．Why did John put the sludge into the tanks? A．To feed the animals. B．To build an ecosystem. C．To protect the plants. D．To test the eco-machine. 3．What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Fuzhou? A．To review John’s research plans. B．To show an application of John’s idea. C．To compare John’s different jobs. D．To erase doubts about John’s invention. 4．What is the basis for John’s work? A．Nature can repair itself. B．Organisms need water to survive. C．Life on Earth is diverse. D．Most tiny creatures live in groups. 5．Which words can best describe John Todd? A．Brave and modest B．Curious and practical C．Careful and strict D．Humorous and hard-working Passage 5 Parenthood is often described as life’s greatest gift — a journey of deep love and connection. Children are the light of your life, the ones who make everything worthwhile. But, like any long-term relationship, it has its challenging moments. Years ago, I wrote a column suggesting that what most mothers really want for Mother’s Day isn’t flowers or breakfast in bed — it’s an apology. A heartfelt acknowledgement of all the moments their children tested their patience. Picture this: “March 2004, losing my temper on a ferry — I’m sorry. April 2004, screaming because you broke my chess — I’m sorry. April 2004 again, screaming because the replacement cheese was also ‘wrong’ — I’m sorry.” Parents, of course, could admit their own mistakes, like accidentally ruining childhood myths about Snow White. It would be a way for everyone to start fresh as they entered adulthood. While I never got those apologies, a recent experience brought me close to that feeling. Both my daughters have recently moved out and started their own independent lives. Watching them face the realities of adulthood has been unexpectedly satisfying. Every time they’re surprised by how difficult life can be, it feels like proof that my years of parenting paid off. In a darkly humorous way, it’s almost like the perfect parent would leave their kids so unprepared that they wouldn’t last a day. Thankfully, I didn’t aim for that kind of perfection — both my daughters are doing well, despite some struggles along the way. Still, their comments about adult life are little victories for me. One daughter admitted she now understands why I insisted on carpets instead of concrete floors. She even sees the value of things she once laughed at, like curtains and electric blankets. Another revelation came when she discovered how expensive basic items like washing powder are. “Why is something so boring so costly?” she asked, shocked. It’s not just the financial surprises. They’ve also come to appreciate the small comforts of home. One daughter admitted it’s nice to wake up to someone cooking breakfast. She used to wish I’d leave her alone for a weekend, but now she sees the warmth of having someone there. I’m still waiting for the ultimate acknowledgement — when they become parents themselves and finally understand my efforts — but for now, these small realizations feel like a sweet reward. 1．According to the author, what do most mothers truly want for Mother’s Day? A．Flowers and breakfast in bed. B．A genuine expression of regret from their children. C．A chance to reflect on their parenting achievements. D．A discussion about childhood myths like Snow White. 2．What does the author find satisfying about her daughters moving out? A．Their newfound freedom. B．Their financial independence. C．Finding them unwilling to leave home. D．Seeing them handle the struggles of adult life. 3．What does the phrase “that kind of perfection” in paragraph 3 refer to? A．Bringing up kids ready to face adult challenges. B．Being able to gain understanding from grown-up kids. C．Raising kids without ability to live independently. D．Providing children with comfortable household supplies. 4．What realization did one of the author’s daughters have about household items? A．Concrete floors are better than carpets. B．Washing powder is surprisingly expensive. C．Electric blankets are unnecessary luxuries. D．Curtains are outdated interior design elements. 5．Why does the author believe her daughters’ small realizations are rewarding? A．They justify her parenting choices. B．They make her feel less alone. C．They highlight her daughters’ maturity. D．They remind her of the warmth of family life. Passage 6 Not so long ago, most people didn’t know who Shelly Ann Francis Pryce was going to become. She was just an average high school athlete. There was every indication that she was just another American teenager without much of a future. However, one person wants to change this. Stephen Francis observed then eighteen-year-old Shelly Ann at a track meet and was convinced that he had seen the beginning of true greatness. Her time were not exactly impressive, but even so, he seemed there was something trying to get out, something the other coaches had overlooked when they had assessed her and found her lacking. He decided to offer Shelly Ann a place in his very strict training seasons. Their cooperation quickly produced results, and a few years later at Jamaica’s Olympic games in early 2008, Shelly Ann, who at that time only ranked number 70 in the world, beat Jamaica’s unchallenged queen of the sprint. “Where did she come from?” asked an astonished sprinting world, before concluding that she must be one of those one-hit wonders that spring up from time to time, only to disappear again without signs. But Shelly Ann was to prove that she was anything but a one-hit wonder. At the Beijing Olympic she swept away any doubts about her ability to perform consistently by becoming the first Jamaican woman ever to win the 100 meters Olympic gold. She did it again one year on at the World Championship in Britain, becoming world champion with a time of 10.73 — the fourth record ever. Shelly-Ann is a little woman with a big smile. She has a mental toughness that did not come about by chance. Her journey to becoming the fastest woman on earth has been anything but smooth and effortless. She grew up in one of Jamaica’s toughest inner-city communities known as Waterhouse, where she lived in a one-room apartment, sleeping four in a bed with her mother and two brothers. Waterhouse, one of the poorest communities in Jamaica, is a really violent and overpopulated place. Several of Shelly-Ann’s friends and family were caught up in the killings; one of her cousins was shot dead only a few streets away from where she lived. Sometimes her family didn’t have enough to eat. She ran at the school championships barefooted because she had no running shoes. Her mother Maxime, one of a family of fourteen, had been an athlete herself as a young girl but, like so many other girls in Waterhouse, had to stop after she had her first baby. Maxime’s early entry into the adult world with its responsibilities gave her the determination to ensure that her kids would not end up in Waterhouse’s roundabout of poverty. One of the first things Maxime used to do with Shelly-Ann was taking her to the track, and she was ready to sacrifice everything. It didn’t take long for Shelly-Ann to realize that sports could be her way out of Waterhouse. On a summer evening in Beijing in 2008, all those long, hard hours of work and commitment finally bore fruit. The barefoot kid who just a few years previously had been living in poverty, surrounded by criminals and violence, had written a new chapter in the history of sports. But Shelly-Ann’s victory was far greater than that. The night she won Olympic gold in Beijing, the routine murders in Waterhouse and the drug wars in the neighbouring streets stopped. The dark cloud above one of the world’s toughest criminal neighbourhoods simply disappeared for a few days. “I have so much fire burning for my country,” Shelly said. She plans to start a foundation for homeless children and wants to build a community centre in Waterhouse. She hopes to inspire the Jamaicans to lay down their weapons. She intends to fight to make it a woman’s as well as a man’s world. As Muhammad Ali puts it, “Champions aren’t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them. A desire, a dream, a vision.” One of the things Shelly-Ann can be proud of is her understanding of this truth. 1．Why did Stephen Francis decide to coach Shelly-Ann? A．He had a strong desire to free her family from trouble. B．He sensed a great potential in her despite her weaknesses. C．She had big problems maintaining her performance. D．She suffered a lot of defeats at the previous track meets. 2．What did the sprinting world think of Shelly-Ann before the 2008 Olympic Games? A．She would become a promising star. B．She badly needed to set higher goals. C．Her sprinting career would not last long. D．Her talent for sprinting was known to all. 3．What made Maxime decide to train her daughter on the track? A．Her success and lessons in her career. B．Her interest in Shelly-Ann’s quick profit. C．Her wish to get Shelly-Ann out of poverty. D．Her early entrance into the sprinting world. 4．What can we infer from Shelly-Ann’s statement underlined in Paragraph 5? A．She was highly rewarded for her efforts. B．She was eager to do more for her country. C．She became an athletic star in her country. D．She was the envy of the whole community. 5．By mentioning Muhammad Ali’s words, the author intends to tell us that ________. A．players should be highly inspired by coaches B．great athletes need to concentrate on patience C．hard work is necessary in one’s achievements D．motivation allows great athletes to be on the top 6．What is the best title for the passage? A．The Making of a Great Athlete. B．The Dream for Championship. C．The Key to High Performance. D．The Power of Full Responsibility. Passage 7 Eton, a ten-year-old boy, used to go for a walk with his father every day on a nearby hill. The hill was not very steep, but the path was covered with loose stones and dry soil. One sunny afternoon, as they were climbing, the boy suddenly turned to his father and said, “Dad, let’s have a race today. The one who touches the top of the hill first wins.” Father smiled and agreed. Both of them started running toward the hilltop. The wind blew gently, and birds sang in the trees. After running for a few minutes, Father suddenly stopped and bent down. Eton, already several steps ahead, looked back and asked, “What happened? Why did you stop? Have you accepted your defeat already?” “No, some pebbles got stuck in my shoes. I stopped to remove them,” Father replied calmly. “Some pebbles got stuck in my shoes too, but I don’t care. Once I reach the top, I’ll remove them.” Eton said proudly, and without another word, he dashed forward as fast as he could. Father shook his head, carefully took off his shoes, removed the small stones, and then continued running. Meanwhile, Eton had gone far ahead, but soon he began to feel a sharp pain in his feet. The pebbles were digging deeper into his skin with every step, and his speed started to decrease. Sweat dripped from his forehead, and his breathing became heavy. Gradually, Father caught up from behind. Seeing his son limping, Father shouted, “Why don’t you remove the pebbles first?” “But I don’t have time for this!” the boy shouted back, gritting his teeth. Within a short while, Father overtook him. Eton’s pain had increased so much that he could barely walk. He stopped and screamed, “Dad, I can’t run anymore!” Father quickly ran back, took off Eton’s shoes, and saw that his feet were bleeding slightly. Without a word, he carried the boy back home, cleaned the wounds carefully, and applied medicine. When the pain subsided a bit, Father sat beside him and said gently, “Son, I told you to remove your pebbles first and then go on with the race.” “But I wanted to win the race first,” Eton whispered. Father replied, “It is not like that, son. If any problem comes in our life, we should not delay solving it by saying we don’t have time right now. It would have taken you hardly one minute to remove that pebble, but now, to save that one minute, you will have to suffer from pain for a whole week.” Eton lowered his head and finally understood. 1．What was the reason for Eton’s insistence on not removing the pebbles? A．His overemphasis on the result of winning the race clouded his judgment. B．He firmly wanted to show his father that he could endure the pain. C．He didn’t know the most efficient way to remove the pebbles quickly. D．He was influenced by a competitive environment that valued speed above all. 2．Which of the following best describes the father’s attitude towards the race? A．He was extremely eager to win the race and took it very seriously. B．He thought the race was just a casual activity and didn’t care about the result at all. C．He regarded the race as a way to teach his son a life lesson rather than just a competition. D．He considered the race a precious chance to fully prove his remarkable physical strength. 3．What does “the pebbles stuck in the shoes” symbolize? A．Temporary setbacks that can be overcome with determination. B．Small problems that, if neglected, can grow into major obstacles. C．Hidden dangers that can interrupt one’s journey if not detected early. D．Minor annoyances that should be endured for the sake of a greater goal. 4．Based on the story, what can we infer about Eton’s character? A．He is self-centered and believes he can overcome any obstacle with his own wisdom. B．He is sociable but refuses to listen to anyone’s advice, even when it is clearly beneficial. C．He is lazy and tries to avoid any task that requires extra effort, like removing the pebbles. D．He is highly competitive but lacks the ability to think sensibly in the face of challenges. 5．Which of the following would be the best title for the story? A．A Race to the Hilltop B．The Price of Impatience C．Father and Son’s Daily Walk D．How to Win a Race Passage 8 Arguster grew up on his family’s farm in a remote village. Planting cash crop — cotton, they were breaking even and had to make ends meet. In his childhood, there were nine kids at home. All the boys were in one room with two beds. Two slept at the head while two slept at the foot. Therefore, there was one thing about their feet — washing them before crowding onto the bed. When there was a hole in Arguster’s jeans, his mother would put a patch on it. However, the hole kept going. It was the naughty kids, Arguster included, that took the jeans out, hung them on a line and shot them to put holes. Aware of that, however, Ben, the father, didn’t rebuke them, knowing it might be the only way to bring laughter to his kids. Arguster’s first lesson in economics was taught by Ben. The childish kid had worked and made a little extra money. He couldn’t help admiring himself, “I make six dollars! Six dollars! Man! I’m on the top of the world!” With a great thrill, Arguster decided to go to fair, where he played games, ate cotton candy… When asked by Ben how much he had spent, with his head down, Arguster replied, “Daddy, I spent it all…” Looking at his messy hair, Ben sighed, “Boy, you spent all your money and haircut’s gone up to 75 cents. I’m afraid…” From then on, Arguster always kept enough money to get himself a haircut. Ben taught his kids how to do the right thing and wanted them to do the right thing, which Ben tried to pass on to his kids, in his own way. Ben started a syrup mill (糖坊). People in the community brought their cane and millet for Ben to grind up (磨碎) for syrup. When people paid with buckets of syrup, Ben refused. Arguster got confused, “Daddy, why don’t you let these people pay you?” “Because we got enough syrup to last for a long time! Son, these people don’t have money to pay. That’s the only way they can pay.” 1．Why should the kids wash their feet before going to bed? A．Because all of them turned dirty after playing on the farm. B．Because some of them crowded on a small bed with feet close to others’ heads. C．Because none would like to disturb one another with personal sanitary issues. D．Because all of them share a room and hope to better their living conditions. 2．What does the underlined word “rebuke” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Question. B．Oppose. C．Amuse. D．Criticize. 3．What might happen to Arguster after he spent all the money he earned? A．He worked and earned money again for his haircut. B．He had his hair cut with the money Ben gave him. C．He waited for the price of haircut to decrease. D．He borrowed money from his mother for his haircut. 4．What’s Ben’s attitude towards people in the community? A．Strict. B．Casual. C．Considerate. D．Mean. 5．What topics might be covered if the story continued? A．Arguster understood his father’s life attitude and learned his way of treating others. B．Local villagers helped Ben expand his syrup mill to earn more profits together. C．Arguster decided to save money and avoid unnecessary entertainment costs. D．Ben made stricter family rules to teach his kids money management and honesty. Passage 9 Michael Savih and Max Fink share a common goal: to make history together. The South Florida natives are regular racing partners who have competed in marathon events around the world to become one of the first Duo Teams — one athlete pushing the other in a wheelchair — to complete six Abbott World Marathon Majors together. Michael, 32, was born with cerebral palsy (脑瘫). “I saw other people doing all these races,” he said. “And I told my dad, ‘I want to do it too.’” So Michael competed in his first duathlon — a race with both biking and running — with his dad, Jim Sayih, as his partner. “We crashed a few times during the 30K bike ride, and I thought he was never going to want to do this ever again,” Jim said. But he said, “Hey Dad, there’s a 5K coming up. I want to do that one.” That tenacity (坚韧) has stuck with Michael. He’s gone on to do countless races — as seen from the many medals hanging in his bedroom. It was through Special Compass, a nonprofit which helps people with disabilities compete in athletic events, that Max met Michael. Max’s mom had passed away in 2017, and he decided to honor her by running the New York City Marathon — something his mom once did. “As I was training for that race, I met Michael,” he said. “There was a Special Compass 5K in Coral Gables and I went there and just got paired with him by chance.” And Michael’s spirit reminded Max of the person he was racing for: his mom. “I definitely think it was a sign from my mom. She brought Michael and me together,” he said. “It was so much part of who she was. She was energetic and maintained a positive attitude toward life, always focusing on the good rather than the bad. That’s exactly how Michael lives his life.” Since that first 5K race, Max and Michael have regularly partnered together for races, with Max biking or running while pulling or pushing Michael, who will often keep him in check. “Michael is always smiling, but then he starts to ask me if I’m doing OK, and as soon as he says ‘Max, are you doing OK?’, it means I’ve slowed down,” Max laughed. When asked how it feels to compete in these marathons with Max, Michael said, “It feels amazing...It feels like my wheelchair is gone.” 1．Why did Michael decide to participate in the races? A．He wanted to socialize more. B．He was inspired by other racers. C．He was encouraged by his father. D．He hoped to set an example for others. 2．What did Michael have in common with Max’s mom, according to Max? A．They both shared a positive outlook on life. B．They both enjoyed participating in marathons. C．They both had experience with serious illnesses. D．They both committed themselves to helping others. 3．What can be inferred from Michael’s question “Max, are you doing OK?” A．Michael’s cheerfulness reveals his sincere care for Max’s condition. B．Michael uses indirect questions to tell Max to be mindful of his pace. C．Michael’s constant smile masks his worry about Max’s performance. D．Michael pretends to be concerned to indirectly criticise Max’s slowness. 4．How does Michael feel during the races with Max? A．Tired but satisfied. B．Nervous but excited. C．Free and wonderful. D．Proud and honored. 5．What is the main intention of the author in writing this passage? A．To highlight the significance of marathon racing for personal remembrance. B．To celebrate the achievements of disabled athletes in global marathon events. C．To promote the role of non-profit organizations in supporting adaptive sports. D．To illustrate how shared ambition and mutual inspiration overcome obstacles. Passage 10 This fall, I officially became an empty nester. My two sons — one in his third year of university and the other just starting his first — are living independently, no longer subject to my house rules, unasked-for hugs, or frequent complaints about their messy bathroom. They’ll return for holidays, and I know that seeing them and hearing about their university adventures will outweigh any frustration over peanut-butter-covered blenders or towels on the floor. It took me time to learn how to live with my grown children when they come home. Having older kids, especially those in university, means balancing their need for independence with maintaining order in the household. When my older son returned home after his first year, it was chaos — late-night kitchen messes, coming home at all hours, and sleeping all day. Our calm household was turned upside down, and frustration filled the air. That summer was tough, filled with conflicts and a messy kitchen. Neither of us understood the other’s perspective, and we didn’t handle it well. This past summer, however, I had a truly insightful conversation with my eldest. I was frustrated again, this time by his younger brother’s similar behavior, and asked for advice. His response was surprisingly wise: “It’s not all about you, Mom.” He explained that his brother wasn’t intentionally ignoring me — he was simply being a typical teenager, not doing what I asked had nothing to do with me. That conversation was a game-changer. I realized my children weren’t plotting to upset me — they were just being themselves. It helped me change my approach. I decided to approach them with more kindness and patience, and set some simple, reasonable rules. For example, I offered them access to the family car in exchange for cleaning their rooms and bathroom. I also changed my reactions. I didn’t get upset about a dirty pan or an unmade bed. Instead, I calmly reminded them of our agreements and even offered to help when necessary. Sometimes, I received hugs or a quick kiss on the cheek in return, and the atmosphere in the house grew lighter. I am grateful for that conversation. It taught me that parenting adult children means learning when to let go. My sons continue to be my greatest teachers. As I enjoy my quieter life, free of school drop-offs and practices, I miss their energy but have learned that parenting, in its highest form, is sometimes the wise art of holding on by letting go. 1．What can be inferred about the author according to Paragraph 1? A．She no longer applies family rules on her sons. B．She intends to control her sons’ campus lives. C．She values connection more than household order. D．She feels relieved to be free from parenting duties. 2．Why did the author feel frustrated after her older son returned home? A．They failed to bridge the communication gap. B．He needed to demand respect in the household. C．Domestic chores created tension and frustration. D．He ignored the household’s order for independence. 3．What was her eldest son’s key message during their conversation? A．They deliberately ignored the family rules. B．Teenagers acted this way out of frustration. C．Their behavior wasn’t a personal attack. D．Adults misread normal teenage behavior. 4．What does the “family car” represent in the author’s new approach? A．A symbol of unconditional parental love. B．A shift from conflict to positive reward. C．A method to strengthen the house daily rules. D．A gesture of carrying out the agreement. 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $